Annual Ready-Mixed Concrete Truck Permit

TxDMV issues annual permits to ready-mixed concrete trucks operating on three axles. Trucks may exceed the allowable axle weights by a tolerance of 10 percent provided the gross weight does not exceed 69,000 pounds (maximum single-axle weight of 25,300 pounds and tandem-axle weight of 50,600 pounds). This permit is an annual permit that expires one year from the "movement to begin" date.

Trucks may not exceed Texas legal size limits.

Note: Unless otherwise provided by state or federal law, a vehicle moving with this permit may operate on a state, county, or municipal road, including a load-zoned county road or a frontage road adjacent to a federal interstate highway, if the vehicle displays the permit windshield sticker and does not exceed the maximum gross weight.

Note: Permit stickers will not be available on November 1, 2013. Until stickers are available, a paper copy of the permit will show proof of permit compliance. When stickers are available they will be mailed to you.

Operating AuthorityRequirements

This permit does not require proof of operating authority.

Fees & Payment Information

FeesThe annual permit fee is $1,000.

Fees are payable by:

MasterCard, VISA, Discover or American Express (a service charge of 25 cents plus 2.25 percent will be added.)

Funds deposited in a pre-established escrow account

Permit Account Card (PAC) or FirstPay Account established through Frost Bank San Antonio

Permit Movement Conditions & Curfews

It is expressly understood that the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) shall not be responsible in any way for any damage of whatever nature that may result from the movement of the described vehicle and load over Texas roads or highways. By issuing this permit, TxDMV does not guarantee that the road or highway can safely accommodate such movement.

This overweight permit is issued on the condition that the permittee will comply with all laws and rules relating to the movement of overweight vehicles and/or equipment on Texas roads and highways.

This permit authorizes the described three-axle ready-mixed concrete truck to exceed the maximum single-axle or tandem-axle weight limitation in Transportation Code, Section 622.012(a) by up to 10 percent, provided the gross weight of the ready-mixed concrete truck does not exceed 69,000 pounds.

This permit does not authorize the vehicle to exceed the manufacturer’s tire load rating, according to 49 C.F.R. 393.75(f).

This permit authorizes the operator of the described ready-mixed concrete truck to travel through any state road or highway construction or maintenance area, provided the size and weight of the vehicle do not exceed the construction restrictions available on the TxDMV website, www.TxDMV.gov. The permittee is responsible for contacting the appropriate local jurisdiction for construction restrictions on non-state maintained roadways.

Movement of a permitted vehicle is prohibited when the road surface is hazardous due to rain, ice, sleet, snow, wind, or highway maintenance or construction work (see statement #5), or when visibility is less than 2/10 of one mile.

It is the responsibility of the permittee to clear any overhead obstructions or utility lines. In addition, all utility companies or other entities must be contacted in advance, as required by the utility or entity, to assist in clearing the obstruction.

Loads must use designated truck routes in the cities of Andrews, Crane & Kermit.

Every vehicle that is issued an Annual Ready-Mixed Concrete Truck Permit will be issued a sticker to be placed on the front windshield of the vehicle. The sticker must be removed from the vehicle when the permit expires, when the lease of the vehicle expires, or when the vehicle is sold. This permit is not valid without the window sticker.

Unless otherwise provided by state or federal law, a ready-mixed concrete truck may operate on a state, county, or municipal road, including a load-zoned county road or a frontage road adjacent to a federal interstate highway, if the ready-mixed concrete truck displays a sticker required by Transportation Code, Section 623.0171(e) and does not exceed the maximum gross weight authorized under Transportation Code, Section 622.012.

Unless otherwise provided by state or federal law, a county or municipality may not require a permit, fee, or license for the operation of a ready-mixed concrete truck in addition to a permit, fee, or license required by state law.

Use caution at all railroad crossings. Railroad crossing hotline: 1-888-877-7267.

The below are curfew restrictions as of November 1, 2013.

City or County

Curfew Movement Restriction

Time

Days

Bandera: SH16

No permit loads from 1/2 mile south of SH173 to 3/4 mile north of SH173 (Sept. - May)

7-9 a.m. & 3-5 p.m.

M-F

Bandera: SH173

No permit loads from FM3240 to FM1077 (Sept. - May)

7-9 a.m. & 3-5 p.m.

M-F

Carrizo Springs: FM1556

No permit loads from US83 to SH85 (Sept. - May)

3-4 p.m.

M-F

Forney: FM740

No permit loads from IH20 to US80)

7-9:30 a.m. & 2-4:30 p.m.

M-F

Kerrville: SH27

No permit loads from FM783 to LP534

7-8:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m., 3:30-5:30 p.m.

M-F

Kerrville: SH16

No permit loads from SH27 to LP534

7-8:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m., 3:30-5:30 p.m.

M-F

McLennan County: IH35 Frontage Roads

No permit loads from FM308 to N.BU77 in Waco

7-8 a.m.

M-F

Rocksprings: US377/SH55

No permit loads from west junction of US377and SH55 to east junction of US377 and SH55

Annual Timber Permit

TxDMV issues annual timber permits for the movement of unrefined timber, wood chips and woody biomass. Vehicles may have up to 44,000 pounds on a tandem axle; the gross weight of the vehicle may not exceed 84,000 pounds. This permit is an annual permit that expires one year from the "movement to begin" date.

Trucks may not exceed Texas legal size limits.

Note: Vehicles moving under this permit may travel on county roads and state-maintained roadways, excluding the Interstate Highway System, in timber harvest counties* selected on the permit application. *Applicant may only select from counties named in the most recent Texas A&M Forest Service’s Harvest Trend Report.

Notification required: At least two business days prior to movement, carrier must electronically notify TxDOT and affected counties of the address or geographical area that the carrier intends to operate, including the name or number of each county or state road and the dates or duration of movement. Electronic notification is made through the TxDMV website.

Note: Permit stickers will not be available on November 1, 2013. Until stickers are available, a paper copy of the permit will show proof of permit compliance. When stickers are available they will be mailed to you.

Operating AuthorityRequirements

Prior to being issued a permit, you must have an Annual Timber Permit Bond in the amount of $15,000 or an Irrevocable Letter of Credit on file with TxDMV.

An original copy of the bond must be on file with TxDMV. An electronic copy will not be accepted.

Permit Movement Conditions & Curfews

It is expressly understood that the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) shall not be responsible in any way for any damage of whatever nature that may result from the movement of the described vehicle and load over Texas roads or highways. By issuing this permit, TxDMV does not guarantee that the road or highway can safely accommodate such movement.

This overweight permit is issued on the condition that the permittee will comply with all laws and rules relating to the movement of overweight vehicles and/or equipment on Texas roads and highways.

This permit authorizes the described vehicle/vehicle combination to operate at a gross weight of up to 84,000 pounds, provided the tandem axle weight of the vehicle/vehicle combination does not exceed 44,000 pounds.

This permit does not authorize the vehicle to exceed the manufacturer’s tire load rating. See 49 C.F.R. 393.75(f).

This permit authorizes the operator of the described vehicle/vehicle combination to travel through any state road or highway construction or maintenance area, provided the size and weight of the vehicle do not exceed the construction restrictions. The permittee is responsible for contacting the appropriate local jurisdiction for construction restrictions on roadways that are not maintained by the state.

Movement of a permitted vehicle is prohibited when the road surface is hazardous due to rain, ice, sleet, snow, wind, or highway maintenance or construction work (see statement #5), or when visibility is less than 2/10 of one mile.

It is the responsibility of the permittee to clear any overhead obstruction or utility line. In addition, all utility companies or other entities must be contacted in advance, as required by the utility or entity, to assist in clearing the obstruction.

Every vehicle that is issued an Annual Timber Permit will be issued a sticker to be placed on the front windshield of the vehicle.

A vehicle operating with this permit and displaying a sticker may operate on a road maintained by a county and on a state highway in counties where the county and TxDOT have been notified by the financially responsible party in accordance with Texas Transportation Code, Section 623.323. Notification is not required if movement is from a storage yard to the place of first processing or from out-of-state to the place of first processing within Texas. The notification tool can be found on the Annual Timber Permit page.

Travel is prohibited on the Interstate and Defense Highway System and on load-restricted bridges and load-zoned roads and highways when exceeding posted limits.

Use caution at all railroad crossings. Railroad crossing hotline: 1-888-877-7267.

Annual Water Well Drilling Machinery and Equipment Permits

TxDMV issues an annual permit for the movement of water well drilling machinery and related equipment that cannot be reasonably dismantled. This permit is an annual permit that expires one year from the "movement to begin" date.

Oversize or overweight water well drilling machinery and equipment operating under this permit may not exceed:

Maximum Width - 16'

Maximum Height – 14'6"

Maximum Length - 110'

Maximum Weight – maximum allowable permit weights

Note: Machinery and equipment moving under this permit may only travel on the state highway system.

Operating Authority Requirements

Prior to being issued a permit, you must comply with TxDMV Motor Carrier Registration (MCR) or Unified Carrier Registration (UCR). If not required to have TxDMV MCR or UCR, you must have a permit bond in the amount of $10,000 on file with TxDMV.

Fees & Payment Information

The annual permit fee is $270.In addition to the permit fee, a highway maintenance fee is required for loads exceeding 80,000 pounds. Highway maintenance fees are listed in the table below:

Gross Weight in Pounds

Highway Maintenance Fee

Permit Fee

Total Fee

80,001 - 120,000

$150

$270

$420

120,001 - 160,000

$225

$270

$495

160,001 - 200,000

$300

$270

$570

200,001 - above*

$375

$270

$645

*Vehicles and loads with a combined gross vehicle weight exceeding 200,000 pounds must have at least 95 feet of total axle spacing. A vehicle supervision fee will be charged, in addition to the permit fee and highway maintenance fee, for loads exceeding 200,000 pounds.Fees are payable by:

MasterCard, VISA, Discover or American Express (a service charge of 25 cents plus 2.25 percent will be added.)

Funds deposited in a pre-established escrow account

Permit Account Card (PAC) or FirstPay Account established through Frost Bank San Antonio

Additional Requirements

You are responsible for routing and obtaining current restrictions and information concerning hazardous weather-related road conditions prior to movement. Active time permit holders may use TxPROS to generate free routes for loads moving under their time permit.

Annual Utility Pole Permits

TxDMV issues annual utility pole permits for vehicles used exclusively for the transportation of poles required for the maintenance of electric power transmission and distribution of lines. Maximum vehicle dimensions may be up to 75' long and may not exceed other Texas legal size and weight limits.

Operating Authority Requirements

Prior to being issued a permit, you must comply with TxDMV Motor Carrier Registration (MCR) or Unified Carrier Registration (UCR). If not required to have TxDMV MCR or UCR, you must have a permit bond in the amount of $10,000 on file with TxDMV.

Additional Requirements

The following lighting must be displayed at all times:

two red lamps visible at a distance of at least 500 feet from the rear

two red reflectors that indicate the maximum width and are visible, when light is insufficient or atmospheric conditions are unfavorable, at all distances from 100 to 600 feet from the rear when directly in front of lawful lower beams of light

two red lamps, one on each side, that indicate the maximum overhang and are visible at a distance of at least 500 feet from the side

You are responsible for routing and obtaining current restrictions and information concerning hazardous weather-related road conditions prior to movement. Active time permit holders may use TxPROS to generate free routes for loads moving under their time permit.

Additional Requirements

The unit may not haul a load.

You are responsible for routing and obtaining current restrictions and information concerning hazardous weather-related road conditions prior to movement. Active time permit holders may use TxPROS to generate free routes for loads moving under their time permit.

Annual Over Axle/Over Gross Weight Tolerance Permits

TxDMV issues annual over axle/over gross weight tolerance permits for the movement of divisible commodities. Vehicles may exceed the allowable axle weight by a tolerance of 12 percent for agricultural commodities or 10 percent for non-agricultural commodities. The gross weight, with tolerances, may be up to 5 percent of the allowable gross weight. Tolerances are above the maximum allowed for the particular vehicle or combination and are enforced based on the "outer bridge" distance, not the vehicle's registered weight. This permit is an annual permit that expires one year from the "movement to begin" date.

Additional Requirements

You may not operate your vehicle on a load-posted bridge if the gross weight of the vehicle and load, or the axles and wheel loads, are greater than the established and posted limits, unless the bridge provides the only public vehicular access to or from your origin or destination.

Annual Oil Well Servicing Unit Permits

TxDMV issues an annual permit for the movement of oil well servicing units that do not exceed legal size and weight limits and are registered with a Texas "permit" plate. This permit is an annual permit that expires one year from the "movement to begin" date.

Units operating under this permit may not exceed 650 pounds per inch of tire width on the front axle.

Your vehicle must have a Texas permit plate to qualify for this permit.

Additional Requirements

You are responsible for routing and obtaining current restrictions and information concerning hazardous weather-related road conditions prior to movement. Active time permit holders may use TxPROS to generate free routes for loads moving under their time permit.

Additional Requirements

You are responsible for routing and obtaining current restrictions and information concerning hazardous weather-related road conditions prior to movement. Active time permit holders may use TxPROS to generate free routes for loads moving under their time permit.

Annual Manufactured Housing Permits

TxDMV issues an annual permit for the movement of newly manufactured homes that exceed Texas legal size limits from a manufacturing facility to a temporary storage location, not to exceed 20 miles from the point of manufacture.

This permit is an annual permit that expires one year from the "movement to begin" date.

Additional Requirements

You are responsible for routing and obtaining current restrictions and information concerning hazardous weather-related road conditions prior to movement. Active time permit holders may use TxPROS to generate free routes for loads moving under their time permit.More Information.

Annual Implements of Husbandry Permits

TxDMV issues an annual permit for transporting implements of husbandry exceeding Texas legal size and weight limits. This permit is an annual permit that expires one year from the "movement to begin" date.

Oversize or overweight implements of husbandry operating under this permit may not exceed:

Maximum Width - 16'

Maximum Height - 16'

Maximum Length - 110'

Maximum Weight – Max. allowable permit weights

Implements of husbandry include farm implements, machinery and tools, as used in tilling the soil, including self-propelled machinery specifically designed or adapted for applying plant food materials or agricultural chemicals, but not "designed or adapted for the sole purpose of transporting the materials or chemicals." Examples: subsoilers, dozers - provided they are for farm use: cultivators, farm tractors, reapers, binders, combines, cotton module builders, planters, discs, etc.

Implements of husbandry do not include automobiles, trucks or items used on the farm such as irrigation systems, silo, barns, etc.

Contact MCD at (800) 299-1700 for questions concerning eligibility.

Note: Implements of husbandry that are only overwidth are not required to have a permit, provided they do not travel more than 50 miles on an Interstate Highway System.

Operating Authority Requirements

Prior to being issued a permit, you must comply with TxDMV Motor Carrier Registration (MCR) or Unified Carrier Registration (UCR). If not required to have TxDMV MCR or UCR, you must have a permit bond in the amount of $10,000 on file with TxDMV.

Fees & Payment Information

Fees

The permit fee is $270.In addition to the permit fee, a highway maintenance fee is required for loads exceeding 80,000 pounds. Highway maintenance fees are listed in the table below:

Gross Weight in Pounds

Highway Maintenance Fee

Permit Fee

Total Fee

80,001 - 120,000

$150

$270

$420

120,001 - 160,000

$225

$270

$495

160,001 - 200,000

$300

$270

$570

200,001 - above*

$375

$270

$645

*Vehicles and loads with a combined gross vehicle weight exceeding 200,000 pounds must have at least 95 feet of total axle spacing. A vehicle supervision fee will be charged, in addition to the permit fee and highway maintenance fee, for loads exceeding 200,000 pounds.Fees are payable by:

MasterCard, VISA, Discover or American Express (a service charge of 25 cents plus 2.25 percent will be added.)

Funds deposited in a pre-established escrow account

Permit Account Card (PAC) or FirstPay Account established through Frost Bank San Antonio

Additional Requirements

You are responsible for routing and obtaining current restrictions and information concerning hazardous weather-related road conditions prior to movement. Active time permit holders may use TxPROS to generate free routes for loads moving under their time permit.

Additional Requirements

A hubometer is required on the drive axle of the permitted unit with the exception of units that are overlength only. Hubometers may be purchased at oil field supply stores.

You are responsible for routing and obtaining current restrictions and information concerning hazardous weather-related road conditions prior to movement. Active time permit holders may use TxPROS to generate free routes for loads moving under their time permit.

Annual Hay Permits

TxDMV issues an annual permit to transport cylindrical (round) bales of hay. The permit allows round bales of hay to be loaded side by side up to 12 feet wide to travel on all state-maintained highways in Texas. All other dimensions and weight must be legal.

This permit is an annual permit that expires one year from the "movement to begin" date.

Additional Requirements

You are responsible for routing and obtaining current restrictions and information concerning hazardous weather-related road conditions prior to movement. Active time permit holders may use TxPROS to generate free routes for loads moving under their time permit.

Annual Envelope Permits (Vehicle Specific)

TxDMV issues an annual envelope permit for the movement of nondivisible vehicles and loads exceeding Texas legal size and weight limits that fall within specific envelope dimensions and weight. This permit is an annual permit that expires one year from the "movement to begin" date.

Oversize and/or overweight equipment operating under this permit may not exceed:

Operating Authority Requirements

Prior to being issued a permit, you must comply with TxDMV Motor Carrier Registration (MCR) or Unified Carrier Registration (UCR). If not required to have TxDMV MCR or UCR, you must have a permit bond in the amount of $10,000 on file with TxDMV.

Additional Requirements

You are responsible for routing and obtaining current restrictions and information concerning hazardous weather-related road conditions prior to movement. Active time permit holders may use TxPROS to generate free routes for loads moving under their time permit.

More Information

General escort and equipment requirements apply to both permitted and escort vehicles.

A single-trip permit may be purchased to be used in conjunction with an annual envelope permit to increase height or width limits. Length and weight limitations cannot be increased.

Permit may not be amended.

Review your permit for specific curfews and conditions that apply to your load and movement.

Permit is non-transferable between companies or vehicles, unless:

the permitted vehicle is destroyed or otherwise becomes permanently inoperable to an extent that it will no longer be utilized and the permittee provides proof that the negotiable certificate of title or other qualifying documentation has been surrendered, or

the permittee provides proof that the certificate of title (or other qualifying documentation) to the permitted vehicle is transferred to someone other than the permittee.

Annual Envelope Permits (Company Specific)

TxDMV issues an annual envelope permit to companies transporting nondivisible loads exceeding Texas legal size and weight limits that fall within specific envelope dimensions and weight. This permit is an annual permit that expires one year from the "movement to begin" date.

The company specific annual envelope permit is issued to a specific company, not a specific vehicle, and may be used to operate any properly registered truck owned or leased to that company. No more than one vehicle can be operated at one time with a specific permit, but a company may purchase more than one permit.

Oversize and/or overweight equipment operating under this permit may not exceed:

Operating Authority Requirements

Prior to being issued a permit, you must comply with TxDMV Motor Carrier Registration (MCR) or Unified Carrier Registration (UCR). If not required to have TxDMV MCR or UCR, you must have a permit bond in the amount of $10,000 on file with TxDMV.

Additional Requirements

You are responsible for routing and obtaining current restrictions and information concerning hazardous weather-related road conditions prior to movement. Active time permit holders may use TxPROS to generate free routes for loads moving under their time permit.

30/60/90-Day Permits

TxDMV issues 30, 60 and 90 day permits for the transport of loads exceeding Texas legal width or length limits. Permits expire 30, 60 or 90 days from "movement to begin" date, depending upon the type of permit purchased.

In order to qualify for a 30, 60 or 90 day permit, vehicles and loads must be:

No greater than 13' wide, 14' high or legal length for an overwidth permit, and

No greater than 8'6" wide, 14' high, 110' long for vehicles and loads on a trailer for an overlength permit, or

No longer than 75' long for single vehicles moving empty or hauling a load.

Note: Overwidth and overlength permits are not valid for manufactured homes or portable buildings.

Operating AuthorityRequirements

Prior to being issued a permit, you must comply with TxDMV Motor Carrier Registration (MCR) or Unified Carrier Registration (UCR). If not required to have TxDMV MCR or UCR, you must have a permit bond in the amount of $10,000 on file with TxDMV.

Additional Requirements

You are responsible for routing and obtaining current restrictions and information concerning hazardous weather-related road conditions prior to movement. Active time permit holders may use TxPROS to generate free routes for loads moving under their time permit.

Temporary Vehicle Registration

The vehicle is properly registered in an IRP state without Texas listed.

The vehicle is registered in a state that does not have a reciprocity agreement with Texas.

The vehicle is registered in a state that has a prorate agreement with Texas, but the vehicle does not have a prorate sticker or registration cab card for Texas.

To increase weight, if the vehicle is not registered for its maximum allowable weight.

Four types of temporary registration permits are available to motor carriers: 72-hour, 144-hour, one-trip and 30 day.

One-trip temporary registration are only available to unladen vehicles with a route that either begins or ends in Texas. This permit only allows the vehicle to travel from a single origin to a single destination point and is valid for 15 days. The following vehicle types are not eligible for this permit:

manufactured housing

Texas-based charter buses carrying passengers and property

any laden vehicle, meaning truck, trailer, etc.

a fixed-load vehicle, regardless of whether the vehicle is of the conventional or unconventional type

A 30-day temporary permit is only available for private buses, trailers, and semitrailers with a gross weight not exceeding 10,000 pounds, and for light commercial vehicles not exceeding a gross vehicle weight of 10,000 pounds. A commercial vehicle exceeding a gross weight of 10,000 pounds is eligible for this permit if operating unladen.

All Temporary Permits issued through the TxDMV's new online Temporary Permits System will include a permit tag and a registration receipt, which must both be printed and carriered in the vehicle or the vehicle towing unit.

If your Oversize/Overweight (OS/OW) vehicle or vehicle combination requires a temporary permit(s), then you must obtain this prior to applyiing for your OS/OW permit in TxPROS. When you apply for your TxPROS permit, enter your temporary permit tag number in the appropriate license plate field.

Self-Propelled Off Road Equipment Permit

TxDMV issues a single-trip permit for the movement of self-propelled off-road equipment exceeding Texas legal size and weight limits. Single-trip permits may only be used for one movement, during the times specified on the permit, from a specific point of origin to a specific destination.

Self-propelled off road equipment operating under this permit must meet the following requirements:

Weight per inch of tire width does not exceed 650 pounds

Weight per axle does not exceed 45,000 pounds

All wheels have a minimum rim diameter of 25 inches

Minimum spacing between axles, measured from center of axle to center of axle, is not less than 12 feet

Note: Equipment moving under this permit may not travel on controlled access highways.

Operating Authority Requirements

Fees & Payment Information

The permit fee is $60.In addition to the permit fee, a highway maintenance fee is required for loads exceeding 80,000 pounds. Highway maintenance fees are listed in the table below:

Gross Weight in Pounds

Highway Maintenance Fee

Permit Fee

Total Fee

80,001 - 120,000

$150

$60

$210

120,001 - 160,000

$225

$60

$285

160,001 - 200,000

$300

$60

$360

200,001 - above*

$375

$60

$435

*Vehicles and loads with a combined gross vehicle weight exceeding 200,000 pounds must have at least 95 feet of total axle spacing. A vehicle supervision fee will be charged, in addition to the permit fee and highway maintenance fee, for loads exceeding 200,000 pounds.Fees are payable by:

MasterCard, VISA, Discover or American Express (a service charge of 25 cents plus 2.25 percent will be added.)

Funds deposited in a pre-established escrow account

Permit Account Card (PAC) or FirstPay Account established through Frost Bank San Antonio

Single-Trip Mileage Permits for Cranes and Well-Servicing Units

TxDMV issues a single-trip, mileage-based permit for the movement of self-propelled and trailer-mounted cranes as well as well-servicing units exceeding legal Texas size and weight limits. Single-trip mileage permits are valid for a maximum of seven consecutive days, from a specific point of origin to a specific ending point. A single-trip mileage permit allows the unit to return to the point of origin or other location on the same permit, provided the miles for the entire route are charged.

The maximum permit weight for any single axle may not exceed 30,000 pounds or 850 pounds per inch of tire width, whichever is less. Units may not to exceed 850 pounds per inch of tire width for non-steerable units and 950 pounds per inch of tire width for steerable units.

Operating Authority Requirements

There are no operating authority requirements for issuance of this permit type.

Fees & Payment Information

Permit fee is based on the number of miles permitted to travel and the size and weight of the vehicle and load. The minimum fee is $31. For more information on fees, call 1-800-299-1700.Fees are payable by:

MasterCard, VISA, Discover or American Express (a service charge of 25 cents plus 2.25 percent will be added.)

Funds deposited in a pre-established escrow account

Permit Account Card (PAC) or FirstPay Account established through Frost Bank San Antonio

Multi-State (WASHTO) Single-Trip Permits

TxDMV issues multi-state, single-trip permits under the Western Regional Permitting Agreement (WASHTO). The State of Texas, through TxDOT, participates in the "Western Regional Agreement for the Issuance of Permits for Oversize and Overweight Vehicles Involved in Interstate Travel." Under this agreement, each member state may issue regional permits allowing operations in any other member state. The following states are currently members of the Western Regional Agreement: Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Nevada.

Multi-state permits may only be used for one movement, during the times specified on the permit (not to exceed five working days), from a specific point of origin to a specific destination.

Size & WeightRequirements

Size

Width – 14'

Height – 14'

Length:

110' overall. Semitrailers longer than 53' may not carrier more than one item and may not be operated in a truck-tractor and semitrailer combination.

In Oregon, an unladen combination of vehicles may consist of the towing or power unit and not more than one jeep, one semitrailer and one booster, provided semitrailer length is not more than 62'. Movement is authorized unladen with fewer vehicles, or with the jeep and/or booster loaded on the semitrailer. However, the absence of both the jeep and the booster (carried as load or in use) invalidates this provision.

Weight

600 pounds per inch of tire width

21,500 pounds per axle

43,000 pounds per tandem axle

53,000 pounds per tridem (wheelbase more than 8' and less than 13')

160,000 pounds gross weight

In no case may the gross weight exceed the sum of the permitted axle, group axle weights or the weight specified by the permit, whichever is less.

A minimum of five axles

The weight on any group of axles shall be determined by the Western Regional Vehicle Weight Table.

Operating Authority Requirements

In Texas, prior to being issued a permit, you must comply with TxDMV Motor Carrier Registration (MCR) or Unified Carrier Registration (UCR). If not required to have TxDMV MCR or UCR, you must have a permit bond in the amount of $10,000 on file with TxDMV.

Fees & Payment Information

Fees are calculated and collected by the issuing jurisdiction based on the fee schedules of each jurisdiction (state) in route. However, fees are the same as if ordered directly from each state. You may access this information by contacting participating states at the websites and numbers listed below.

Single-Trip House Move

TxDMV issues a single-trip permit for the movement of houses that exceed 20 feet wide. Single-trip permits may only be used for one movement, during the times specified on the permit, from a specific point of origin to a specific destination.

TxDMV will provide you with a proposed route based on:

the amount of inconvenience and hazard imposed on the traveling public

highway geometrics and time of movement

the overall width, measured to the nearest inch, of the house, including the eaves or porches

A representative of your company must physically inspect the proposed route to ensure the safety of the load, traveling public and state infrastructure. You must notify TxDMV in writing whether the vehicle and load can or cannot safely negotiate the proposed route.

How to Apply

Download and submit Form 109, Pre-Approved House Move Application by fax to (512) 465-3565, or

Call (800) 299-1700

Payment information must be provided with the permit application.

If your vehicle and load combination exceed 80,000 lbs. or legal axle/axle group weights, you must either complete the loading diagram on Page 3 of the application form or include the axle spacings and weights in TxPROS.

Operating Authority Requirements

Prior to being issued a permit, you must comply with TxDMV Motor Carrier Registration (MCR) or Unified Carrier Registration (UCR). If not required to have TxDMV MCR or UCR, you must have a permit bond in the amount of $10,000 on file with TxDMV.

Fees & Payment Information

The permit fee is $60.In addition to the permit fee, a highway maintenance fee is required for loads exceeding 80,000 pounds. Highway maintenance fees are listed in the table below:

Gross Weight in Pounds

Highway Maintenance Fee

Permit Fee

Total Fee

80,001 120,000

$150

$60

$210

120,001 - 160,000

$225

$60

$285

160,001 - 200,000

$300

$60

$360

200,001 - above*

$375

$60

$435

*Vehicles and loads with a combined gross vehicle weight exceeding 200,000 pounds must have at least 95 feet of total axle spacing. A vehicle supervision fee will be charged, in addition to the permit fee and highway maintenance fee, for loads exceeding 200,000 pounds.Fees are payable by:

MasterCard, VISA, Discover or American Express (a service charge of 25 cents plus 2.25 percent will be added.)

Funds deposited in a pre-established escrow account

Permit Account Card (PAC) or FirstPay Account established through Frost Bank San Antonio

Super Heavy Single-Trip Permits

TxDMV issues a single-trip super heavy permit for the movement of non-divisible vehicles and/or loads that exceed 254,300 pounds total gross weight, the maximum permit weights on any axle or axle group or between 200,001 pounds and 254,300 pounds with less than 95 feet of axle spacing.

Single-trip permits may only be used for one movement, during the times specified on the permit, from a specific point of origin to a specific destination.

Payment information must be provided with the permit application.A copy of the signed contract or purchase order between the shipper and manufacturer/purchaser, along with a loading diagram, must be included with the application.

Applications and supporting documentation must be sent six to eight weeks before the permit is required, unless an existing pre-approved route is on file.

Annual Fracing Trailer Permits

TxDMV issues an annual permit for the movement of a vehicle combination consisting of a truck-tractor and semitrailer specifically designed with a tank and pump unit for transporting liquid fracing products, liquid oil well waste products and unrefined liquid petroleum products to or from oil wells not connected to pipeline. The semitrailer must fall within Texas legal size and weight limits. This permit is an annual permit that expires one year from the "movement to begin" date.

This permit allows movement when the vehicle or semitrailer:

Carries liquid oil well waste products or unrefined petroleum products from wells not connected to a pipeline and return empty; or

hauls liquid products related to oil well production to an oil well and return empty; or

hauls liquid products related to oil well production to an oil well and return with liquid waste products or unrefined liquid petroleum products from an oil well not connected to a pipeline.

Operating Authority Requirements

Prior to being issued a permit, you must comply with TxDMV Motor Carrier Registration (MCR) or Unified Carrier Registration (UCR). If not required to have TxDMV MCR or UCR, you must have a permit bond in the amount of $10,000 on file with TxDMV.

Fees & Payment Information

Fees

Fees are based on the type of movements to be performed with the permit and the number of axles on the semitrailer. Fees per axle are as follows:

$52 per axle to haul liquid well waste products or unrefined liquid petroleum products from oil wells not connected by a pipeline and to return empty.

$52 per axle to haul liquid products related to oil well production to an oil well and to return empty.

$104 per axle to haul liquid products related to oil well production to an oil well and return with liquid oil well waste products or unrefined petroleum products from an oil well not connected to a pipeline.

There is a $20 issuance fee in addition to the permit fee.Fees are payable by:

MasterCard, VISA, Discover or American Express (a service charge of 25 cents plus 2.25 percent will be added.)

Funds deposited in a pre-established escrow account

Permit Account Card (PAC) or FirstPay Account established through Frost Bank San Antonio

Additional Requirements

You are responsible for routing and obtaining current restrictions and information concerning hazardous weather-related road conditions prior to movement. Active time permit holders may use TxPROS to generate free routes for loads moving under their time permit.

Portable Buildings Single-Trip Permits

TxDMV issues a single-trip permit for the transportation of portable buildings and portable building compatible cargo when exceeding Texas legal size limits. Single-trip permits may only be used for one movement, during the times specified on the permit, from a specific point of origin to a specific destination.

To qualify for the portable building single-trip permit, the vehicle and load must be no greater than 14 feet high and 80 feet long. Vehicles and/or loads exceeding these dimensions require a general single-trip permit.

More Information

General escort and equipment requirements apply to both permitted vehicles and escort vehicles.

Multiple portable buildings may be loaded end to end, provided they are loaded at the narrowest width and the overall length does not exceed 80' including the rear overhang, which cannot exceed legal (4').

Review your permit for specific conditions that apply to your load and movement.

Manufactured Housing Single-Trip Permits

TxDMV issues a single-trip permit for the movement of manufactured housing or industrialized buildings/housing exceeding Texas legal size limits when transported on any returnable undercarriage or temporary chassis system.

Single-trip manufactured housing permits may only be used for one movement, during the times specified on the permit (not to exceed five days), from a specific point of origin to a specific destination.

If you are the owner and/or occupant of a manufactured home, you may move your home provided the home and the pulling vehicle are both registered to you. This applies only to homes being moved by the owner as a personal family dwelling.

Fees & Payment Information

The permit fee is $40.Fees are payable by:

MasterCard, VISA, Discover or American Express (a service charge of 25 cents plus 2.25 percent will be added.)

Funds deposited in a pre-established escrow account

Permit Account Card (PAC) or FirstPay Account established through Frost Bank San Antonio

General Single-Trip Permits

TxDMV issues a single-trip permit for the movement of non-divisible vehicles and/or loads exceeding legal Texas size and weight limits up to 254,300 pounds. Single-trip permits may only be used for one movement, during the times specified on the permit, from a specific point of origin to a specific destination. There are special requirements for single-trip manufactured housing and portable building permits.

Vehicles and loads exceeding the following dimensions must have a Route Inspection Certification on file prior to permit issuance.

Width – 20'

Height – 18'11"

Length – 125'

A Super Heavy Single-Trip Permit is available for the movement of vehicles and loads that exceed 254,300 pounds total gross weight, exceed the maximum permit weights on any axle or axle group or exceed 200,000 pounds with less than 95 feet of axle spacing.

Operating AuthorityRequirements

Prior to being issued a permit, you must comply with TxDMV Motor Carrier Registration (MCR) or Unified Carrier Registration (UCR). If not required to have TxDMV MCR or UCR, you must have a permit bond in the amount of $10,000 on file with TxDMV.

Fees & Payment Information

FeesThe permit fee is $60.In addition to the permit fee, a highway maintenance fee is required for loads exceeding 80,000 pounds. Highway maintenance fees are listed in the table below:

Gross Weight in Pounds

Highway Maintenance Fee

Permit Fee

Total Fee

80,001 - 120,000

$150

$60

$210

120,001 - 160,000

$225

$60

$285

160,001 - 200,000

$300

$60

$360

200,001 - above*

$375

$60

$435

*Vehicles and loads with a combined gross vehicle weight exceeding 200,000 pounds must have at least 95 feet of total axle spacing. A vehicle supervision fee will be charged, in addition to the permit fee and highway maintenance fee, for loads exceeding 200,000 pounds.Fees are payable by:

MasterCard, VISA, Discover or American Express (a service charge of 25 cents plus 2.25 percent will be added.)

Funds deposited in a pre-established escrow account

Permit Account Card (PAC) or FirstPay Account established through Frost Bank San Antonio

Additional Requirements

If your vehicle or vehicle combination has a combined gross weight exceeding 200,000 pounds, you must submit a Form 2280, Shipper's Certificate of Weight with your permit application. The certificate may be in the form of a purchase order, a bill of lading, a contract to haul or similar form provided it identifies, at a minimum, the following:

Identification and location of the transporting company and the company contracting the transport

Description of what is being transported and its weight

Origin and destination of the transported load

Date(s) the load will be transported

Please note: If you are moving your own construction equipment, you must also complete a Shipper's Certificate of Weight and submit it with your permit application.

More Information

General escort and equipment requirements apply to both permitted vehicles and escort vehicles.

Hauling more than one item may not cause nor increase a dimension or weight that exceeds Texas legal size and weight limits. For example, 10' wide steel plates may be stacked provided the overall height does not exceed 14' and the weight does not exceed legal axle or gross weight limits.

Review your permit for specific conditions that apply to your load and movement